The differences in health-related quality of life between younger and older adults and its associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Indonesia.

Yunita SariAtyanti IsworoArif Setyo UpoyoAgis TaufikRahmi SetiyaniKeksi Girindra SwastiHaryanto HaryantoSaldy YusufNasruddin NasruddinRidlwan Kamaluddin

Published in: Health and quality of life outcomes (2021)

Older adult patients had lower PCS scores than younger adult patients. This study is the first to show that the predictors of HRQOL differ between younger and older adults with T2DM. It provides insights for nurses and clinicians in Indonesia to establish evidence-based, age-specific educational programs.

Keyphrases

physical activity
community dwelling
middle aged
healthcare
public health
mental health
palliative care
glycemic control